Chapin 8003A 65 Pound Residential Ice Melt Spreader with Baffles

Designed for homeowners, the Chapin 8003A 65-pound broadcast ice melt spreader includes baffles.

8003A

65 pound is perfect for small residential driveways and short walkways

Powder-coated steel frame and 9-inch pneumatic tires

Enclosed gearbox to withstand the elements

Details and features

Chapin 8003A 65 Pound Residential Ice Melt Spreader with Baffles

Designed for homeowners, the Chapin 8003A 65-pound broadcast ice melt spreader includes baffles. Baffles easily direct the ice melt where it’s needed. The polyethylene hopper is weather resistant, and the gears are enclosed, so it can be used through multiple seasons. It’s supported by a powder-coated steel frame with 9-inch wheels. Featuring an adjustable gate it also requires no assembly. The u-shaped handle flips up and it’s ready to go. The auger and gate work well with ice melt, halite and smaller particulates. This unit is not recommended for use with rock salt, sand, sand mixes, lime, or pelletized lime. Made in the USA with global materials and backed by Chapin’s 1-year limited warranty.

Applications

Home Garden

65 pound, weather-resistant, poly hopper is perfect for small residential driveways and short walkways

Powder-coated steel frame and 9-inch pneumatic tires

Enclosed gearbox to withstand the elements

Made in the USA with global materials and backed by Chapin’s 1-year limited warranty

Ergonomic, U-shaped handle has no assemble and is comfortable to grip with gloves

Adjustable settings: change the gate opening based on your particulates; recommended for use with salt, halite, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride and calcium chloride (small and pelletized particulates)

Rear and side baffles direct the ice melt where it’s needed

Note: not recommended for use with rock salt products, sand or sand mixes, pelletized lime, lime or lime powders

Specification

Chapin 8003A 65 Pound Residential Ice Melt Spreader with Baffles

Designed for homeowners, the Chapin 8003A 65-pound broadcast ice melt spreader includes baffles. Baffles easily direct the ice melt where it’s needed. The polyethylene hopper is weather resistant, and the gears are enclosed, so it can be used through multiple seasons. It’s supported by a powder-coated steel frame with 9-inch wheels. Featuring an adjustable gate it also requires no assembly. The u-shaped handle flips up and it’s ready to go. The auger and gate work well with ice melt, halite and smaller particulates. This unit is not recommended for use with rock salt, sand, sand mixes, lime, or pelletized lime. Made in the USA with global materials and backed by Chapin’s 1-year limited warranty.

Model Number 8003A
Product Category Spreaders
Applications Home Garden
Warranty 1 year limited
Country of Origin United States
Weight 14.65 pounds
Assembly Required No
Handle U Shaped
Handle Material Powder Coated Steel
Agitator Type Spiked Auger
Axel Material Metal-Alloy
Baffle Fixed Rear & Adjustable Sides
Frame Powder Coated Steel
Gate Control Lever
Gear Box Enclosed
Gear Material Acetal
Grate None
Hopper Capacity 65 pounds
Hopper Material Heavy-duty Poly
Linkage Solid Steel
Impeller Designed for Even Spread Pattern
Wheel Size 9 inches
Wheel Type Pneumatic
Rain Cover None

Designed for homeowners, the Chapin 8003A 65-pound broadcast ice melt spreader includes baffles. Baffles easily direct the ice melt where it’s needed. The polyethylene hopper is weather resistant, and the gears are enclosed, so it can be used through multiple seasons. It’s supported by a powder-coated steel frame with 9-inch wheels. Featuring an adjustable gate it also requires no assembly. The u-shaped handle flips up and it’s ready to go. The auger and gate work well with ice melt, halite and smaller particulates. This unit is not recommended for use with rock salt, sand, sand mixes, lime, or pelletized lime. Made in the USA with global materials and backed by Chapin’s 1-year limited warranty.

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Chapin 8003A 65 Pound Residential Ice Melt Spreader with Baffles

Designed for homeowners, the Chapin 8003A 65-pound broadcast ice melt spreader includes baffles. Baffles easily direct the ice melt where it’s needed. The polyethylene hopper is weather resistant, and the gears are enclosed, so it can be used through multiple seasons. It’s supported by a powder-coated steel frame with 9-inch wheels. Featuring an adjustable gate it also requires no assembly. The u-shaped handle flips up and it’s ready to go. The auger and gate work well with ice melt, halite and smaller particulates. This unit is not recommended for use with rock salt, sand, sand mixes, lime, or pelletized lime. Made in the USA with global materials and backed by Chapin’s 1-year limited warranty.

Chapin 8003A 65 Pound Residential Ice Melt Spreader Product Manual

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Chapin 8003A 65 Pound Residential Ice Melt Spreader with Baffles

Designed for homeowners, the Chapin 8003A 65-pound broadcast ice melt spreader includes baffles. Baffles easily direct the ice melt where it’s needed. The polyethylene hopper is weather resistant, and the gears are enclosed, so it can be used through multiple seasons. It’s supported by a powder-coated steel frame with 9-inch wheels. Featuring an adjustable gate it also requires no assembly. The u-shaped handle flips up and it’s ready to go. The auger and gate work well with ice melt, halite and smaller particulates. This unit is not recommended for use with rock salt, sand, sand mixes, lime, or pelletized lime. Made in the USA with global materials and backed by Chapin’s 1-year limited warranty.

  • Do not use with sand and sand mixes, lime and lime mixes, and rock salt
  • Clean out your spreader after each use
  • Do not store material inside the hopper

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Chapin has 4 levels of warranties on our products: 1 year, 2 years, 5 years, and limited lifetime warranties. Parts and certain accessories do not have warranties. Check our Warranty page for an explanation of each warranty level. Your warranty will be listed on your packaging and/or product manual. Please register your product after purchase to access your warranty.

NOTE: For all spreaders, improper use or failure to follow instructions can result in product failure or injuries. For safe use of this product you must read and follow all instructions before using.

  • Empty hopper of any remaining material
  • Thoroughly wash spreader, some ice melt products and lawn chemicals will cause rust if left in a wet stainless steel hopper (examples: magnesium chloride and calcium chloride)
  • DO NOT spray directly into the gearbox, this can cause rust
  • Use a standard garden hose, DO NOT use a power washer
  • Allow to fully dry before storing
  • Check tires for proper inflation after storing spreader for long periods (Inflate to 20 PSI)

If you have a pull up handle, fold it down for storage

If you have a grease fitting, apply general-purpose grease at least once a month

Chapin sprayers and spreaders are manufactured in the United States. A percentage of our internal components do come from outside the United States.

The majority of our watering products are not made in the United States. Our watering can is made 100% in the United States with recycled materials.

You can purchase Chapin products directly from any of the retailers located on our website, www.chapinmfg.com. Always check with your local retailer for availability. If you’re outside of the United States and are unsure, please call our order team at 1-800-444-3140.

Our technical team can help! Give them a call at 1-800-444-3140, option 1, or email them at [email protected].

Only our battery-operated products include an SDS. This is specifically for the battery included with the unit. Chemicals are not included with any sprayer, sprayer, or watering product. Always review the SDS that comes with whatever chemical or solution you’re spraying or spreading and consult with technical team if you have any questions. 1-800-444-3140, option 1.